CVE-2024-22086
CWE-787Published: January 5, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
handle_request in http.c in cherry through 4b877df has an sscanf stack-based buffer overflow via a long URI, leading to remote code execution.
Risk Analysis
The cherry HTTP server is vulnerable to a stack-based buffer overflow caused by an insecure sscanf operation when processing long URIs. This critical vulnerability could allow an unauthenticated attacker to achieve remote code execution.
No public exploit is currently known, and the vulnerability is not in the CISA KEV. It is considered remotely exploitable given the network vector and low complexity.
Apply available patches for the cherry HTTP server. Ensure that all incoming URI requests are sanitized and validated for length.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-22086 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-787): Out-of-bounds write vulnerabilities can lead to data corruption, crashes, or arbitrary code execution.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2024-22086 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts